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Electrical gremlins

Ok so I have a mk1 cabrio which has a gti 16v engine metering head type well where do I start after coming out of storage turned the ignition on and smoke came from behind the dash then I lost all power to all fuses part from first 4 so I assume all apart from perm live. At this time it still started and run. I then lowered the fuse box to have a look for burnt wires etc all seems fine but now have no crank or start at all.

I have checked all the plugs and wires all seem good. I have opened the fuse box and it's hard to tell but I think if looks ok inside. When I turn the key the relays on the fuse board click so I assume the ignition switch is ok. Can't find any blown fuses. 
I have checked at starter relay there is no power apart from main live no power at the coil or pump 

Any ideas welcomed thanks 

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chase all the wiring from the ignition switch next, the smoke must have come from somewhere. the switch itself may have failed also

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